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'Callander'
	Brief history - The Romans named Callander as Bochastle when they built a fort beside the River Teith here in the first century AD. This part of Callander's history is remembered primarily through the name of the Roman Camp Hotel. This is near the eastern end of the town. The military built a road by Caulfeild in 1743 as part of the network intended to allow pacification of the Highlands in the aftermath of the 1715 Jacobite uprising. Callander is situated in part of the region of Stirling and is a small highland town in the heart of Scotland. It is near the River Teith in the former county of Perthshire and according to folklore is Rob Roy’s old stomping ground.
	At the Rob Roy Visitor Centre you can amongst other things see films about his life. He was renowned as a Clan leader, cattle trader, cattle thief and blackmailer. The visitor Centre is open in 2008 November and December from 10 am to 4 pm and in October the centre is open one hour longer from 10 am to 5pm. Entrance to see the film is only £1.50.
	Hamilton Toy Museum is a delightful attraction in Callander. The collection is located on the main A84 in the centre of Callander opposite the Co-op. There you can see Dolls, Model Soldiers, Die Cast Vehicles, Books and Tin Toys and much, much more. All the toys are displayed in five magnificent rooms. The museum is open from Easter until the end of October.
	Nutcracker Xmas Shop - Xmas Decorations at this time of the year? Yes, the Nutcracker shop in Callander, which is an Aladdin's cave for those wishing to display something different at Xmas, is open all year round except Xmas Day and 1st and 2nd January. Buy your decorations from a huge choice of baubles and lights imported from around the world. With various colour schemes to choose from you will find the perfect match for you home.
	Grave of Rob Roy MacGregor - The grave of Rob Roy, his wife and 2 sons is shown in the photo on the left. To find the grave go to the old church at Balquhidder. It is marked by a carved grave slab that was possibly brought from West Argyll.
	Ben Ledi - If you are up to a rough walk the views at the end of it on the Peak of Ben Ledi are well worth the effort. There are views to the south east, which take you over Callander past Stirling and the Wallace monument. On a good day you can see the Ochil hills to the Firth of Forth, Kincardine bridge and beyond.
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